How did the distribution of the new sales tax between 2 purposes and among 9 entities evolve?
While each entity can identify potential projects greater than their projected share of funds, all of the representatives seem to have recognized that prioritization and cooperation in a sound, well-balanced program are critical to validity with the public. The “Primary” split of revenues between Education (1/4 of 1-Cent) and Transportation (3/4 of 1-Cent) was a balancing of needs so as to provide substantial progress for both purposes. The “Secondary” split to devote of the transportation portion to the major network and to share the other between the County and Cities for more varied transportation needs, represented a consensus across the diverse perspectives of public leaders in Seminole County.
